Canada Bans Assault-Style Firearms
The Government of Canada is introducing measures to combat gun violence, in the wake of the recent shootings in Nova Scotia. Keep Reading
Piecing Together a Gunman’s Murderous Rampage in Nova Scotia
Portapique is nestled along the peaceful shores of Cobequid Bay, 130 kilometres northwest of Halifax. It's a close-knit community with fewer than a hundred permanent residents. Keep Reading
Six Dead Including Shooter in Rampage at Milwaukee Campus of Molson Coors
The shooter was identified as a 51-year-old man who worked for the brewery. The identities of the victims and the shooter were not released pending notification of their families. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Resurrect Community Policing Tailored to Today’s Challenges
Real causes and real solutions to a multi-faceted violence problem in this country are not simple sound bites. Keep Reading
Jersey City Reels from Attack as Mayor Says a Yeshiva May Have Been Shooters’ Target
"Nothing short of domestic terrorism": Four killed; shooter left trail of anti-Semitism and anti-cop views. Keep Reading
Navy Attacks: Mass Shooter Kills 3 at Pensacola Days After Pearl Harbor Shooting
Dry dock shooter was assigned to armed duty despite reportedly being ordered to attend anger management courses. Keep Reading
DHS S&T Studies How K9 First Responders Can Join the Team in Active Shooter Scenarios
More and more often, canines are the unsung heroes in times of emergency, and first responders are increasingly relying on them as the first line of defense during tactical missions. Keep Reading
Two Civilian DoD Employees Killed by Sailor at Pearl Harbor Shipyard
The shooter died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot. Another wounded DoD employee was in stable condition. Keep Reading
Law Enforcement Officers and Deputies Honored with Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Policing
The Attorney General’s Award recognizes individual state, local, and tribal sworn rank-and-file police officers and deputies for exceptional efforts in policing. Keep Reading
Critical Infrastructure Security & Resilience Month
Smart Cities Initiative Tests Sensors During Active Shooter Exercise at George Mason University
The event was the culmination of a two-year partnership with the Center of Innovative Technology (CIT), aimed at advancing smart technologies with DHS stakeholders. Keep Reading
The Airports Winning TSA’s Top Awards Share Their Secrets
Csontos directed his team to conduct a full scale active shooter practical exercise at HVN, but first the TSA Connecticut personnel needed to learn how to devise, plan and facilitate an event of this nature, because one had not previously been conducted in Connecticut. Keep Reading
Experts Worry Active Shooter Drills in Schools Could Be Traumatic for Students
Close to all public schools in the U.S. conducted some kind of lockdown drill in 2015-2016, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Keep Reading
Two Killed as Shooter Livestreams German Synagogue Attack on Yom Kippur
The attacker shot at the door of the synagogue in the city of Halle but did not get in as 70 to 80 people inside were observing the holy day. Keep Reading
How Do You Lock Down with Doors That Don’t Lock?
When Cal State Long Beach police learned of an email threatening someone would “shoot up” the university Monday afternoon, they sent out a campuswide alert. Keep Reading
These Indicators Could Be Warning Signs of the Next Attack
Understanding and recognizing the variety of hostile event indicators is the foundation of prevention. Keep Reading
How to Train Your Employees to Prepare for Any Emergency Event
Reassessing risks and preparedness are important to do periodically based on evolving threats and events. Keep Reading
PERSPECTIVE: Why a ‘Bulletproof’ Backpack Isn’t the Answer to Protect Kids from Active Shooters
Active shooters are well aware of the concerns you have. Active shooters understand security deficiencies and how to exploit them. Keep Reading
Walmart Response to Mass Shooting: No Handgun Ammo Sales, No More Open Carry in Stores
CEO cites "multiple incidents since El Paso where individuals attempting to make a statement and test our response have entered our stores carrying weapons." Keep Reading
Nine Killed as Shooter Clad in Body Armor Attacks Patrons Outside Dayton Bar
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said the shooter was a white male in his 20s who was not from Dayton but elsewhere in Montgomery County. Keep Reading
Gunman Massacres 22 Shoppers at Packed El Paso Walmart
Shooter's possible manifesto states, "I support the Christchurch shooter and his manifesto. This attack is a response to the Hispanic invasion of Texas." Keep Reading